Our Work and Your Impact
Our work would not be possible without you: global citizens who want to make positive, lasting change in children’s lives. We are grateful to each and every one of you. We partner with corporations, foundations, individual philanthropists, school groups, and more, connecting our donors to communities and children who would otherwise be overlooked.
Whether you’re an executive looking to boost your company’s social responsibility efforts, or a grandmother wanting to make a special gift in a child’s honor; we’re here to help you make a difference in the world. On behalf of the millions of children that’ll be impacted by your generosity – thank you.
We partner to build a world where all children and youth enjoy equal resources and opportunities in society and live free from violence, discrimination, and exploitation. To that end, Blueglide Capital invests in innovative local organizations, helping them deepen their impact and build their capacity for social change.
Together Blueglide Capital and its partners advance the rights of children and youth facing poverty and injustice and equip them with the tools and skills to reach their full potential.
This One Belief Guides Us
This one belief guides us in everything we do at Elite. It inspires us to grant life-changing wishes for children going through so much. It compels us to be creative in exceeding the expectations of every kid. It drives us to make our donated resources go as far as possible. Most of all, it's the founding principle of our vision to grant the wish of every eligible child.
Wishes are more than just a nice thing. And they are far more than gifts, or singular events in time. Your donations impact everyone involved - kids, volunteers, donors, sponsors, medical professionals, and communities. For kids, just the act of making their wish and dreams come true can give them the courage to comply with their medical treatments. Parents might finally feel like they can be optimistic. And still, others might realize all they have to offer the world through volunteer work or philanthropy.
Kids need hope more than ever because many of their dreams and wishes have been delayed; they're having to wait even longer. But you can help! Making a donation can grant even more waiting wishes as soon as we're able. Join our Messages of Hope movement to provide hope and encouragement to kids during this difficult time.
For children diagnosed with critical illnesses, a wish come true can be a crucial turning point in their lives. A wish can be that spark that helps these children believe that anything is possible and gives them the strength to fight harder against their illnesses. This impact is why we are driven to make every one of these wishes come true.
Our values shape our vision, guide our daily decision making, and signal to the world what to expect when you encounter Elite. We hold ourselves to these values to best serve our local partners and the children and youth they support.
When there’s an opportunity to spark big change, we’re willing to take smart risks that others won’t. We recognize that social innovation requires thinking big and breaking down barriers, so we strive to be courageous but not single-minded, visionary but rooted in real progress.
In our interactions as a team and with partners, donors, and other collaborators, we strive not just to meet commitments but to exceed expectations, making every Elite experience better than anticipated.
We approach work with childlike curiosity and enthusiasm for discovery, and we share our experiences and resources generously. We innovate by learning from success and failure, trying again, and encouraging others to do the same.
In our interactions as a team and with partners, donors, and other collaborators, we strive not just to meet commitments but to exceed expectations, making every Elite experience better than anticipated.
We energize and inspire others by drawing on passion and kindness. In a world full of stress and difficulty, a culture of enthusiasm, empathy, and collaboration helps us thrive in our work.
We identify innovative organizations – typically in the early stages of their development – that are run by local leaders working with children and youth around the world.
We fund our partners’ life-changing programs for children and youth, as well as their organizational development. We keep our grants flexible to maximize our impact and to meet needs that other funders are not willing to support.
We advise, mentor, and guide our partners. We build mutual trust, accountability, and enduring relationships. Our targeted capacity development helps our partners grow stronger and more responsive to challenges on the ground.
We connect our partners to each other and to national and regional networks. We bring together brilliant minds to share knowledge, generate learning, fuel advocacy, and build movements of social change.
Elite partners with community-based organizations around the world to help children and youth reach their full potential and advance their rights. We are deeply committed to protecting those most at risk and to acting as a role model for child- and youth-serving organizations. Although children and youth may be extremely resourceful and resilient, they are also particularly vulnerable to abuse due to their lack of status and power, their stage of development, and their reliance on adults.
We recognize that:
Our Global Safeguarding Policy reflects our commitment to respect, promote, uphold, and protect the rights of the child as set out in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and in line with Elite values.
Our vision is that every child and young person has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive. We do this by working closely with children and their families, from before they’re born until their twenties. Our work is split into three main areas:
We tackle challenges through:
Monetary Trades is currently helping the most vulnerable children globally. We start early and aim for lasting change. With over three years of experience, we’ve reached over 387,000 children, young people, and families worldwide. Our initiatives:
Your support directly impacts:
Where Your Money Goes: In 2018/19, donations helped us reach over 387,000 children, young people, and families globally. Every dollar raised is crucial in supporting our mission to protect, support, and advocate for vulnerable children.
